EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — One person is dead after a shooting in East Hartford.
Police said at approximately 7:48 p.m. a report of shots fired came in near Park Avenue and Garden Street. Police said a man was found in the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency first responders attempted life-saving measures on the scene and transported him to the hospital, but they could not revive the victim.
Police identified the victim as Devonte Gardner, 28 of Waterbury. Police said he was in the area to visit a friend.
Police have Garden Street was shut down for a time, and the investigation into this homicide is ongoing.
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